St. John's Wort Side Effects WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on St. John's Wort Side Effects
Some side effects of St. John's wort include insomnia, headaches, and diarrhea.1 More serious side effects include hallucinations, heart palpitations, and allergic reactions.1 Should any of these serious side effects be experienced, call your physician immediately.1
Fast Facts:
- St. John's wort is a supplement also known as hypericum perforatum, and is used for the treatment of depression.2
- May cause sensitivity to the sun.3
- There is no way of determining beforehand if you will experience side effects while taking St. John's wort.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 eMedTV: St. John's Wort Side Effects
- ↑ DrugDigest: St. John's Wort - What Side Effects Should I Watch For?
- ↑ RxList: St. John's Wort Side Effects & Drug Interactions
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